Community News

2021 PHTA Awards of Excellence: Merit Winners

This year's PHTA Awards of Excellence includes a new category, created to further recognize standout projects. We are pleased to introduce the 2021 Merit award winners.

October 21, 2021

Category: TRADITIONAL By: Platinum Pools, Houston, Texas

Builder

A Lifetime of Achievement

Rick English receives a lifetime achievement award after 45 years in the pool and spa industry.

October 14, 2021

Rick English (left) receives his award with Javier Payan, Payan Pool Service.

Builder

2021 PHTA Awards of Excellence: Silver Winners

These breathtaking projects received the second-highest accolade by the PHTA in this year's Awards of Excellence.

October 14, 2021

Community News

PHTA, FSPA and ISHOF Join Forces to Promote Water Safety in Florida

The one-year agreement between the three organizations marks a pivotal collaboration to further promote swimming education throughout Florida communities.

October 12, 2021

3 Signing Maurice Bushroe Fspa Sabeena Hickman Phta Bill Kent Ishof

Hires/Promotions

AquaStar Pool Products Promotion

Mandy Snow has been promoted to the position of National Sales Manager at AquaStar Pool Products, Inc.

October 5, 2021

Business Briefs

Growing to Meet Demand

In another example of companies expanding production to meet the demand surge that began with the pandemic, MAAX Spas is opening a factory in Iowa to start building more spas and swim spas.

September 30, 2021

Business Briefs

Ramuc Aquatic Coatings Announces Major Brand Refresh

Ramuc has successfully been in the pool coatings and maintenance business for over 70 years and has seen tremendous growth, particularly over the last five years. To position the brand for continued success and future growth, the company has made significant investments over the last 12 months to refresh its brand.

September 29, 2021

Business Briefs

Job Listing: Gunite Swimming Pool Construction Manager

Gunite Swimming Pool Construction Manager

September 28, 2021

Business Briefs

Job Listing: New England Sales Territory Manager

New England Sales Territory Manager

September 28, 2021

Community News

KLAFS Announces Acquisition of Guncast

KLAFS, a leader in the design and installation of sauna and spa facilities, announced its acquisition of Guncast, one of the UK’s most prestigious swimming pool suppliers.

September 28, 2021

News

Pentair Buys Pleatco

Leading pool equipment manufacturer Pentair has finalized an agreement to purchase Pleatco, major manufacturer of filter cartridges, pre-filters, DE grids and filtration accessories, headquartered in Louisville, Ky.

September 22, 2021

Community News

FSPA Hires New Executive Director

September 20, 2021

Anniversaries

Water Tech Celebrates 20th Anniversary

Water Tech Corp, manufacturer of the original Pool Blaster, Volt and Precision battery powered pool cleaners is celebrating its 20th year in business this season. Guy Erlich founded Water Tech Corporation in 2001 in an apartment building in New York City and has helped the company find success in the competitive pool and spa cleaner arena ever since. The company now operates out of a large facility in E. Brunswick, New Jersey with more than 20,000 sq. ft. of space.

September 14, 2021

The Water Tech team celebrates at their offices this past month.

Community News

FSPA Announces the 2021-2022 Margaret M. Brown Scholarship Recipients

The Margaret M. Brown Scholarship Fund of the Florida Swimming Pool Association is available to dependents of owners and employees of FSPA member companies. This program helps members meet the high cost of college expenses for their children. The award is presented by the Florida Swims Foundation.

September 7, 2021

News

Fluidra Acquires S.R. Smith

Fluidra S.A. (BME: FDR), a Spanish listed global leader in pool and wellness equipment and connected solutions, announced it has acquired S.R. Smith, a U.S.-based manufacturer of commercial and residential pool deck equipment and accessories, from Champlain Capital, a private equity fund based in San Francisco and Boston.

September 2, 2021

Business Briefs

Poolwerx Franchise Expands in North Texas

Poolwerx has added two new pool supply and service locations in North Texas, both owned and operated by female entrepreneurs. Darlene Childs opened Poolwerx Lantana and Melanie Earles has opened Poolwerx Haslet, each servicing their greater areas. After being disappointed with some of the options in their respective neighborhoods, they each saw an opportunity to bring the kind of pool supplies and services they sought to their communities. They took matters into their own hands.

August 31, 2021

Left to Right: Joseph Caruthers, Katie Hooker, Les Tribble, Darlene Childs, Cierra Childs

News

Pleatco Perfect PoolGuy and Gal Search 2021 Now Open

Pleatco and longtime co-sponsors GENESIS / Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), along with media partner AQUA Magazine, are proud to launch the 2021 search for the best of the best pool and spa service technicians nationwide and extending as far as Canada and Europe.

August 26, 2021

Philanthropy

Float Like a Duck: Family-Focused Water Safety

Float Like a Duck is bringing family-focused water safety to children throughout the country.

August 24, 2021

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Chemical Incidents Up Across Nation

What is causing the increase in pool-related chemical incidents? CMAHC looks into a variety of factors that could be at fault.

Category: Elevated Pool and/or Spa Structure By: Cascade Custom Pools, Austin, Texas

2021 Awards of Excellence: Gold Winners

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